Mesopotamia is known as the "cradle of civilization." Found in modern-day Iraq between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the region is known for the rise of the first cities, as well as the invention of writing. In this book written with struggling readers in mind, readers explore the various empires of the region, like Babylon and Sumer, that made many important contributions to law, politics, mathematics, and agriculture. Maps and a timeline of key dates provide additional information.